Nothing is more important than deciding where you want to live. Even though you may have a house in mind that you love, the location is just so important. If you are not familiar with the Ottawa area, our Anne Winch Real Estate Team is here to help you find your next home and the location that suits your needs.
What are your needs?
We see a home in different ways. Some people want a large home in the suburbs and others would prefer a loft in Lowertown Ottawa. Consider your priorities when you are thinking about your housing type, the neighbourhood and any amenities or schooling preferences. Once you decide on these factors, we can then have the criteria to start looking for you.
What are your plans?
When you are choosing a home, it shouldn’t just be for now, but you should be looking at the long-range forecast of where you want to be in the next couple of years. For example, are you working from home? Are you planning a family in the next couple of years? Do you have to commute?
It doesn’t mean you have to know everything, but it does help in the long run to have an idea of your wants and needs in the near future.
Check out the neighbourhood
Location is so important when you are purchasing a home. How do you decide? What happens if you find a home but are not sure of the neighbourhood. Sometimes social media or Facebook neighbourhood groups can give you any construction or news about the area. Check with the city to see if there are any projects in the area where you wish to purchase a home.
- Take a quick tour of the area that interests you.
- Go at different times – day and night to see if it is noisier at different times.
- Don’t be afraid to speak to people that live on the street.
- Our team can give you the “low down” on the different areas in Ottawa and surrounding areas.
Spend a bit of time…
If you are relocating to the Ottawa area, spend some time in the area where you want to move. Check out the local coffee shop or grocery store. Take a browse around to see if this area just “feels right”.
If time is of the essence, do not hesitate to contact us. We understand the quick turnaround needed sometimes. We want your move to be seamless and trouble-free.
How our Anne Winch Real Estate Team can help:
- Find your dream home with good resale value
- Preview new listings before the public
- Vetting residences that are suitable to your needs and tastes
- Free staging on re-sale of your homes in Ottawa
- Fast turnaround to your calls and emails
- Professional referrals for a home inspection, septic, mortgage brokers and legal expertise
We can send you listings to view before you arrive in Ottawa so that you will get the best selections of homes for your personalized showings. Let’s get started by giving us a call so we can start working for you right away!